About DEP

Water Supply

The water quality of your drinking water, maps of the watersheds, current reservoir status, information about the groundwater system, and history of the system. Go

Also visit nyc.gov/watershed – The New York City Water Supply System's site devoted to upstate watershed protection efforts.

Wastewater Treatment

A map of the City's drainage areas and water pollution control plants, DEP's efforts to reduce floatables in surface water and control nitrogen discharges from water pollution control plants, a list of establishments in significant non-compliance with pretreatment standards, preventing fats, oil and grease discharges into sewers, how food waste disposers can now be used in domestic sinks, and the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Harbor Water Quality Survey is also featured. Go

Air, Noise and Hazardous Materials

Air monitoring in lower Manhattan, Certified Asbestos Investigators, Contractors and Firms, the Asbestos Rules and Regulations of New York City and forms for asbestos abatementactivities. Go

Citywide Accountability Program

Monthly statistics consisting of water system infrastructure repairs and complaint responses. Go

Environmental Reviews

Environmental reviews, assessments and impact statements evaluating DEP projects and their potential effect on the environment. Go

Bureaus

Read about the many different functions, bureaus and offices of the Department of Environmental Protection. Go

Job Opportunities

DEP has created an online listing of employment opportunities within the agency. Click here to view detailed information on any job vacancy. Go

Message from the Commissioner

Read a message from the Commissioner of DEP. Go